Family: |
Myxinidae (Hagfishes), subfamily: Eptatretinae |
Max. size: |
45 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
bathydemersal; marine; depth range 720 - 1100 m, non-migratory |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Caribbean Sea. |
Diagnosis: |
Gill apertures 6. Slime pores: prebranchial 13-15; branchial 5-6; trunk 45-48; tail 12-15; total 77-82. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 10 November 2009 Ref. (130435)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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